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kathyp · 02-12-2011, 14:29

hi,

im on 10MB and when using multiple connections ie from usenet or download accelerators i get full speed, but when i try and stream (ie youtube, iplayer, or any other video) i only get around 2 - 2.5MB. speed tests always show this kind of level too.

my modem is a pretty old one (surfboard 4200). i wondered if that could be the cause, but as i get the full 10mb when im combining connections im not sure? connection goes to a wireless router but ive tried both wired via the router and also direct from the modem and still the same result. im aware of the traffic management times and this isnt related to those periods.

do i need to upgrade to a faster package to get a higher streaming speed or should i be getting higher figures than this?

thanks for any advice.

02-12-2011, 14:29	#1
kathyp Inactive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: cheltenham Services: virgin media 10mb, tv and phone Posts: 3	Full speed downloading, only 2MB streaming and speed tests hi, im on 10MB and when using multiple connections ie from usenet or download accelerators i get full speed, but when i try and stream (ie youtube, iplayer, or any other video) i only get around 2 - 2.5MB. speed tests always show this kind of level too. my modem is a pretty old one (surfboard 4200). i wondered if that could be the cause, but as i get the full 10mb when im combining connections im not sure? connection goes to a wireless router but ive tried both wired via the router and also direct from the modem and still the same result. im aware of the traffic management times and this isnt related to those periods. do i need to upgrade to a faster package to get a higher streaming speed or should i be getting higher figures than this? thanks for any advice.